Editorial photo #12771502 Social Issue

Demonstration Of The 18th September Strike In Paris, France

In Paris, France, on September 18, 2025, the Ministry of the Interior states that around 500,000 demonstrators take part in more than 250 protests across France. The CGT (General Confederation of Labour) claims that more than 1 million people take to the streets to fight against the austerity measures imposed by former French minister Francois Bayrou. In Paris, several clashes occur between police and protesters, resulting in a number of arrests. The pressure is now on the new Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, who promises to meet with the unions again in the coming days. (Photo by Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12771502
Date taken: 18 September 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Telmo Pinto/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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Small Group of People Action Shot Paris Ministry of the Interior demonstrators protests France CGT General Confederation of Labour austerity measures François Bayrou Paris clashes police protesters arrests new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unions Telmo Pinto NurPhoto French minister streets pressure meetings government public unrest social movement economic policy labor unions political response civil disobedience public demonstration law enforcement political pressure social justice.